[Rhodes22-list] Motor Size

[Rick Lange]

Larry,

Do you have waves and wind on your lakes?  Also, do you ever transition at
the mouth of fast flowing river and the lake?  If so, a 9.9hp motor is best.

Regards,

Rick Lange


On Tue, May 19, 2020 at 10:35 PM Larry Gioia via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

>  Oh definitely makes sense - I'm on lakes in both places so no tidal
> currents.
> Thanks!
>     On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 10:23:09 PM EDT, Peter Nyberg <
> peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
>
>  Larry,
>
> Motor size depends on what kind of sailing you’re doing.  I do coastal
> sailing where I often have to fight strong tidal currents of up to 3 to 4
> knots in places like harbor channels. For these conditions, I think my 8 HP
> motor is about the minimum that’s up to the task.  If you sail someplace
> without tides, I think you could get by with less power.
>
> —Peter
>
> > On May 19, 2020, at 9:08 PM, Larry Gioia via Rhodes22-list <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >
> > Peter, Charles, thank you!  I was shocked that Peter had made a youtube
> video of it. That was so helpful!  And I definitely don't need any
> kerplunks!  Peter, Silverheels looks exactly like my 2014 R22: color
> scheme, mast fittings, everything. I thought I saw the stopper knot on my
> '86 but maybe I didn't - I have a tendency to look for a minute then go
> sailing. So it will be a project saved for the next time I drop the mast.
> > The '86 has a 6hp Suzuki 4-stroke on it, I think about a 2006 - great
> motor so far, though I've had the boat for less than 2 months.  I have a
> 3.5hp Mercury 4-stroke on my 2014, it's fine for coming back in when the
> wind dies down on the lake, but the 6 moves the boat better.  I was using a
> 55lb thrust electric trolling motor while the Mercury was being repaired -
> now that was underpowered!  But kinda worked.  Not to open a can of worms,
> but what size motors do you find work best?  I saw a 5hp propane-powered
> motor advertised a few months back.
> > Larry
> >    On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 05:35:11 PM EDT, Peter Nyberg <
> peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
> >
>
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